On Saturday, Aug.11, from 9-11:30 a.m., the Cancer Knockout Foundation will host a Cancer Symposium at the Sittig Hall Conference Center, 301 S. Bronough St., next to Harry’s Restaurant in Kleman Plaza. The symposium is free and open to the public and registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The symposium is being held to provide vital information about various cancers, including breast cancer — the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women.

“This symposium is designed to provide an array of information from a panel of speakers who will discuss important cancer advances and respond to questions from the audience,” said Davila-Davis. “Our goal is to ensure that each attendee is able to expand their knowledge and understanding of cancer and how this disease can be tackled. Cancer may have started the fight but we have the opportunity to finish it...let's Knock Cancer Out!”

The 501C3 Cancer Knockout Foundation has, since its 2015 founding, worked to raise awareness about cancer.

“The CKO Foundation was designed to educate cancer fighters/survivors, caregivers and the public on the latest advancements in cancer research and treatment,” said Davila-Davis, an 8-year breast cancer survivor. “Over the years we have raised funds from our various events to benefit the American Cancer Society and provides direct scholarships to men and women battling the disease.”

For more information, contact Dr. Davila-Davis at 850-321-8038 or by email at cancerknockout@gmail.com. Also visit the website: www.cancerknockout.org .

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